How Much Does Oban 18Yr Cost in 2026?
Oban 18Yr — All Sizes & Prices
| Bottle Size | Price | Price/oz | Price/Shot | Shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 750ml (Standard) 25.4 oz | $108.74 | $4.28 | $6.43 | 16.9 |
About Oban 18Yr
Oban 18 Year Old is a premium single malt Scotch whisky from the coastal Oban Distillery in the West Highlands of Scotland, produced by Diageo Americas at 43% ABV (86 proof). This medium-bodied expression stands out for its harmonious blend of rich peat smoke, spicy wood, and sweet ripe fruits like banana, pear, and plum, influenced by its seaside location that imparts subtle salinity and coastal character. What makes it special is the 18 years of maturation, delivering refined complexity with malty sweetness, subtle smoke, and oak polish, earning accolades like Double Gold at the 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Ideal for seasoned whisky enthusiasts seeking a classy, mellow dram with enough depth for exploration, it's perfect for sipping neat on cooler evenings. In its category of Highland single malts, it compares favorably to peatier island styles but offers a milder, fruit-forward profile than bolder Islay whiskies, though its price around $108.74 for 750ml positions it as a premium choice where value depends on distillery loyalty.
Tasting Notes
👃 Nose
Apples, caramel, and honey mingle with developing floral notes of purple heather and polished oak, evoking old furniture, alongside subtle peppery vegetal malt. Peat smoke and spicy wood carry ripe banana, pear, and plum aromas, with hints of salt and banana in some expressions.
👅 Palate
Medium-bodied with good legs, it delivers mouth-filling sweetness from brown sugar, caramel, and orange oil, balanced by smoky-malty dryness, sea salt, subtle peat, and stone fruits like plum and raisin. Polished oak and fizzy malty flavors mix with coastal oiliness, dark chocolate, spices, and woody spice in a smooth, surprisingly malty mouthfeel.
✨ Finish
Long, smooth, and sweet, evolving to oaky-dry with slivers of dark chocolate, salted caramel, hay, lemon soda, golden raisin, pepper, and a wisp of peat smoke.
Popular Cocktails with Oban 18Yr
Oban Highball — Pour 2 oz Oban 18 over ice in a highball glass, top with soda water, and garnish with a lemon twist.
Oban Old Fashioned — Muddle sugar with bitters, add 2 oz Oban 18 and ice, stir, and strain over a large ice cube with an orange peel.
Penicillin — Mix 2 oz Oban 18, 0.75 oz lemon juice, 0.75 oz honey-ginger syrup, shake with ice, strain over ice, and float Islay scotch.
Food Pairings
Smoked salmon, Dark chocolate, Roast beef, Cheddar cheese, Oysters
